Resources

History of QATA

QATA began publishing regular quarterly journals in 1971. Known as “ISABOUT”, the journal connected and communicated with members throughout the state, providing feature articles, work units, ideas for the classroom, developments in industry training, current art education issues, innovations, explorations, and film, video and exhibition reviews.

In 2001, as websites and emails were more accessible, QATA print publications took on a new direction with briefer, quarterly bulletins and one large professional journal.

QATA is now in the process of digitally archiving our collection of ISABOUT journals and bulletins. We currently hold copies of the publications that are listed below.

Follow the links to view the digital versions.

Do you or your school have copies of ISABOUT that are not listed? Perhaps you can fill some of the missing information about QATA events and executive committees. Please contact qataexecutive@gmail.com to find out how you can share QATA history with members.

Arts and education partnerships renewed at the annual conference
Living City
David Hockney - Secret knowledge rediscovering the lost techniques of the old masters
Symposium: Innovation in the Visual Arts

Implications for The Arts from the Years 1-10 Curriculum Framework for Education Qld Schools
Ed Qld delivers new guidelines on Kiln Operation
QATA Conference highlights
William Robinson at QAG
Rockhampton Gifted & Talented Day

QATA advocates for Visual Arts education in Queensland by providing professional development opportunities for teachers; advising education authorities on policy and curriculum development; and providing students with opportunities to engage critically with contemporary arts experiences.